baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2321136-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable cellular support cushion or mattress detector
Inventor: SMITH DIETER
IPC: H01H3/14
Filed: 1997-12-04
Abstract: A detector for an inflatable cellular cushion or mattress comprises upper and lower rigid elongate frame members 10,12 with interposed compressible plastics foam material 14. A switch for operating an alarm includes electrical conductors, eg compression springs 20, located in openings 18 in the foam material 14. The conductors 20 contact conductive zones formed on the lower and upper surfaces respectively of the frame members 10,12 when the frame members are pressed towards each other, thereby setting off an alarm when the correct degree of compression of the cushion or mattress has been achieved. The frame members 10,12 and the foam material 14 are completely surrounded by a flexible insulation 28. The height of the detector is between 22 and 30 mm and the width is between 10 and 20 mm to enable the detector to be positioned between two adjacent rows of inverted inflatable pockets of the cushion or mattress.
Patent GB-2325222-A (GB)
Title: Refractory compositions and packages
Inventor: HEY ALAN
IPC: B28C7/04
Filed: 1997-12-23
Abstract: A method for producing refractory compositions, more particularly a method for producing castable refractory compositions, comprises combining appropriate quantities of bulk particulate refractory aggregates substantially without pre-mixing; separately adding to the aggregate system an appropriate quantity of a pre-blended binder composition; transporting the aggregate system and binder composition to an installation site; mixing at the site the aggregate system, binder composition and water and discharging the refractory composition. A package for producing cast refractory compositions comprises, in appropriate relative quantities, particulate refractory aggregates in substantially unmixed layers of at least first and second aggregates. A layer of pre-blended binder composition may also be included.
Patent GB-2321346-A (GB)
Title: Waterproof cable entry
Inventor: SAKAGUCHI TADAISA
IPC: H01R43/00
Filed: 1997-12-23
Abstract: A cable entry port has a body 2 with a cover 15, each having elastic members 17. A wire is inserted between each pairs of the ribs. The cover 15 is ultrasonically welded to the body 2 while under compression so as to compress the elastic members and retain them under compression to seal round the wires. The body and cover may be formed with respective projections 13, 20 which are welded to one another. Alternatively, the elastic members may be accommodated between respective ribs 24 of the body cover 15, figure 7 not shown, and the ribs are wided to one another.
Patent GB-2333552-A (GB)
Title: A glazing bead which obscures its sealing means from view
Inventor: SCHOLES ERNEST MALCOLM HEYWOOD
IPC: E06B3/62
Filed: 1998-01-24
Abstract: A glazing bead 12 comprises an extended member 20 having a formation defining a recess 23 and a clip formation 24 and a sealing member 25 located in and attached to the recess. In use the glazing bead 12 is attached to the window frame by the clip formation 24 so that the sealing member 25 engages an outer surface of a pane to secure it in the frame. The projection 21 conceals the sealing member 25. The outer face of the extended member 26 may have a profile which corresponds to a given architectural form for use in the replacement or the repair of period windows.
Patent GB-2335970-A (GB)
Title: A gaiter for a handbrake or gear lever in a motor vehicle
Inventor: DOWNING JOHN
IPC: G05G25/04
Filed: 1998-03-14
Abstract: A gaiter for a handbrake, or gear, lever in a motor vehicle comprises panels of material 10; 21, 22, e.g.leather, fabric or plastics material, secured together along longitudinal edges, e.g.by stitches or adhesive, to define respective constriction 13, 26, waist 15, 28 and bell sections 16, 29. The constriction section 13, 26 is located around the handbrake handle or the gear lever knob, whilst the bell section extends from the waist section to accommodate deformation of the gaiter during movement of the handbrake or gear lever. Thus, the gaiter does not become separated from the lever during use of the latter.
Patent GB-2338861-A (GB)
Title: Communication system architecture
Inventor: EVANS STEPHEN RHYLANT
IPC: H04Q11/04
Filed: 1998-03-24
Abstract: A connection broker (44), located between lower-level system entities (16, 58, 264) associated with a narrowband-broadband interface (250) and a call server (18) that controls call connection across the narrowband-broadband network, contains a memory (251) that stores connection-related information and protocol converters. The connection broker (44) accesses the protocol converters to interpret control messages received from the call server (18) and, where necessary, transposes messages for the call server into a standardised format for use over a uniform fabric application interface (66). Control messages pertaining to connection paths within the narrowband-broadband network (250) and relayed via the connection broker (44) are appropriately phrased (by the connection-related information and protocol converters) to ensure that meaningful information and instruction is communicated between the call server (18) and the lower-level system entities (16, 58, 264). Use of the protocol converters therefore enables connection attributes and network operation and configuration to be altered and advised in-call by having the connection broker (44) both change connection-related information and communicate any change in network configuration to the call server and lower-level system entities, as appropriate.
Patent GB-2336501-A (GB)
Title: Personal audio listening device
Inventor: KETTLEY LESLIE
IPC: H04R5/02
Filed: 1998-04-17
Abstract: The device comprises a pair of loudspeakers 1, each loudspeaker attached to a respective one of a pair of flexible arms 2. The flexible arms are in turn attached to a telescopic mount 4, 5, 7 and a base 6. The device enables individual listeners to hear sound, e.g. from radio or television receivers, without any part of the device being attached to the listener whether they are sitting or standing.
Patent GB-2337594-A (GB)
Title: Flow meters using differential pressure measurements
Inventor: BAILEY LLOYD STAN
IPC: G01F1/40
Filed: 1998-05-19
Abstract: A flow meter for use in an oil well has a central bore region 3 in which an annular tube 8 is fixed co-axially with the central bore region 3 by a ring 9, which also seals the gap between the inner bore of the central bore region 3 and the tube 8 at its downstream end, thus forming a pocket 10 open to the direction of fluid flow through the central bore region 3. The pocket 10 brings the fluid to rest, thereby converting all of the dynamic pressure of the fluid into static pressure. This has the effect of maximising the pressure differential obtainable between the central bore region 3 and a position upstream of the tube 8, which allows electronic calculation means 19 to provide a more accurate flow rate measurement than would have been possible without the pocket 10. In a further embodiment (Fig.3, not shown), the flow meter is formed such that the central bore region 3 has an oval cross-section. First and second pockets 30 and 31 are formed by tube segments 32 and 33 and closures 34 and 35. The bore of the central bore region 3 is increased in the direction where the presence of recesses 23 and 24 does not predetermine these inner bore dimensions. This allows wider pockets 30 and 31, which provide a larger stagnation pressure in the pocket 10. Applications include hydrocarbon extraction from boreholes.
Patent GB-2324140-A (GB)
Title: Safety device in lighting rods
Inventor: SAITO MASAKI
IPC: F23Q2/28
Filed: 1995-08-18
Abstract: A safety device in a lighting rod comprises a locking member (125) having an engagement section (125b), which interferes with a portion of an operation member (120) and thereby locks the lighting operation of the operation member (120). The locking member (125) can move in a direction, that intersects with the direction along which the operation member (120) moves. An urging member (126) urges the locking member (125) to a locking direction. The locking member (125) is provided with a lock releasing section (125c), which can be operated in order to move the locking member (125) in a direction, that acts against the urging force of the urging member (126). The lock releasing section (125c) is projected the exterior of the main body (106) on the side opposite to the operation member (120). The lock of the lighting operation is released by operating the lock releasing section (125c) of the locking member (125), and the lighting operation is carried out in this state by operating the operating section (120a) of the operation member (120). The locking member (125) automatically returns to the locking state as the operation member (120) returns to its original position.
Patent GB-2332900-A (GB)
Title: Easy-tearing packages
Inventor: TANG LUEN SING
IPC: B65D75/58
Filed: 1998-09-07
Abstract: Packages comprising a sheet of easily-tearable flexible material having an outer layer and an inner layer, the inner layer being provided with a line of weakness. The line of weakness is preferably a perforated line in the inner layer, a zone which is thinner and weaker than the rest of the inner layer, or the interface between two abutting strips of material which are part of the inner layer. The inner layer may be attached to the outer layer along the line of weakness. The line of weakness in the inner layer of the sheet of flexible material acts as a natural guide during tearing of the material. In order to facilitate the initiation of a tear, the line of weakness typically has a nick at one end. The packages may include a number of internal compartment and are suitable for all types of goods, including drinks and pills. A drinking straw may be included in the package. The package may be a blister pack, Figure 13(c).
Patent GB-2334189-A (GB)
Title: Generating a frame check sequence
Inventor: LORENZ GARY D
IPC: H03M13/11
Filed: 1998-11-17
Abstract: A frame conveyed across the network is divided into a plurality of segments with an identical number of bits. All of the bits of a segment are received simultaneously, with each segment of the frame being received sequentially. Very often, the number of bits in the entire frame will not be an integer multiple of the number of bits in the segment. Therefore the bits of the frame can be unevenly divided into the plurality of segments. The number of bits from the frame that are present in each of the segments is detected, or at least the number of bits of the frame present in the last segment. An FCS function is used to create a segment FCS function which operates on all the bits of a segment at one time. The original FCS function is preferably an 8 bit function, which combines a present 8 bit word with the FCS calculated for previous 8 bit word in order to generate a new FCS for the present 8 bit word and all previous 8 bit words. By combining all the equations that would normally be required for all the 8 bit words in a segment, a segment FCS function is created which removes many redundant terms. Each segment is combined with a previous intermediate or segment FCS, to create a new intermediate FCS for the present segment and all previous segments. Subsegment FCS functions are also determined for each of all possible numbers of frame bits that are possible in a segment. The number of frame bits is detected and the corresponding subsegment FCS function is used.
Patent GB-2345215-A (GB)
Title: Tie-point identification for merging video images
Inventor: CHAPMAN SYDNEY GEORGE
IPC: G06T3/00
Filed: 1998-12-22
Abstract: Tie-points for use in image registration are automatically identified, such as when a final image is desired to have a wider field of view than is obtainable by conventional cameras 10,20. A plurality of infra-red signal transmitters 30 are positioned within a scene, each acting as a self-identifying tie-point when captured on an infra-red camera. The coordinates of tie-points identified from the infra-red image are then associated with images captured by visible image cameras and can be used by image warping software for combining the visible images.
Patent GB-2345207-A (GB)
Title: Static clock pulse generator for LCD
Inventor: CAIRNS GRAHAM ANDREW
IPC: G11C19/28
Filed: 1998-12-22
Abstract: A static clock pulse generator comprises a cascaded series of RS bistables 3 and gating circuits 4, wherein the RS bistable 3 in each stage 1,2 controls the gating circuit 4 in each stage to supply a clock pulse from the clock input CK to the output of the stage. The bistable 3 is set by the clock pulse output from the previous stage and is reset by a pulse from the succeeding or next-but-one stage. Pulse outputs may be obtained from the bistable output or the gating circuit output, and the pulse outputs may be overlapping or non-overlapping. A delay may be inserted between stages. The clock input may be single phase or two phase, and the circuit may be reversible. The gating circuit may comprise a differential amplifier or a level shifter to allow use of low level clock signals.
Patent GB-2345145-A (GB)
Title: Measurement of the mechanical properties of a sheet material
Inventor: STYLIOS GEORGE
IPC: G01N3/02
Filed: 1998-12-23
Abstract: There is disclosed a device for the measurement of the mechanical properties of a limp sheet material, comprising a base 11, a pair of clamping members 13,14 operable to clamp the sheet material 12 to the base at spaced locations, loading sensing means 37,38 on at least one clamping member, at least one of the clamping members being movable away from and towards the other in the plane of the sheet material and laterally of the other in said plane, and a head assembly 20 having a sensing device 20b spaced from the base and movable theretowards and laterally of the plane of the sheet material. By means of the present invention measurements of tensile, shear, buckling, and compression strengths, sheet thickness, bending stiffness and surface qualities such as friction and roughness can be made on a sample of sheet material in a single measuring device.
Patent GB-2345493-A (GB)
Title: Steam device for clothes
Inventor: BRIGGS MARC
IPC: D06F73/02
Filed: 1999-01-05
Abstract: A steam device (1) for clothes (5) or the like comprises a steam generating part (7), a clothes container part (3) for receiving clothes and the like and means (29) for connecting the steam generating part to the container part. Part (7) contains water heated by electrical means and there is a thermostat and a timer. The container is foldable.
Patent GB-2329517-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic alignment and scanning apparatus
Inventor: EBIHARA AKIMITSU
IPC: B23Q1/58
Filed: 1995-06-21
Abstract: A scanning type exposure apparatus which exposes a pattern onto an object while a stage 14 is moved in a scanning direction comprises apparatus capable of high accuracy position and motion control using one or more linear commutated motors to move a stage 14 in one long linear direction and a small yaw rotation in plane. A laser interferometry system LBX1, LBX2, LBY, 50X1, 50X2, 50Y detects the exact position and orientation of the stage. One element of the linear commutated motor is mounted upon a drive frame 22, called a balancing portion, which moves in the opposite direction to the stage by a reaction force to maintain the centre of gravity of the apparatus. A carrier/follower 60 holding a single voice coil motor 70 is controlled to follow the stage in the linear motion direction. The carrier/follower provides an electromagnetic force to move the stage small displacements in a direction perpendicular to the long linear direction, in order to ensure proper alignment.
Patent GB-2334851-A (GB)
Title: Graphite fibre/epoxy resin diaphragm for a loudspeaker or a microphone
Inventor: STEPHENS JOSEPH HAROLD
IPC: H04R7/00
Filed: 1999-02-08
Abstract: The diaphragm comprises a uni-directional lay of graphite fibres 3 embedded in epoxy resin. Reinforcements are attached to the diaphragm. An iron disc 7 is attached to the diaphragm at the location of the voice coil 5. The disc provides a degree of pre-stressing of the diaphragm by its interaction with permanent magnet 6 of the moving-coil motor assembly.
Patent GB-2347629-A (GB)
Title: Diving mask
Inventor: KAWAI TAKASHI
IPC: B63C11/12
Filed: 1999-03-11
Abstract: To provide such diving mask as capable of expelling water which might be flowed into its interior because of possible water leak, and also capable of achieving a wide visibility. A diving mask composed of frame section (4), lens section attached to the frame section and extending skirt section (6) next to and all around the said frame section, the main body of diving mask having a nose section (7) positioned to fit the nose at the time of its attachment to the face and the belt. This diving mask is characterized by the rim (6a) of the said extending skirt section constituting the facial contact section, and also by a passage vent (8) made in the nose section, and a one-way valve (9) installed in this passage vent.
Patent GB-2335143-A (GB)
Title: Mosquito-repellent band
Inventor: BAKER STEPHEN
IPC: A01N25/18
Filed: 1997-11-24
Abstract: An elasticated fabric apparel band (18), carries a micro-encapsulated formulation of insects repellent and fragrant indicator, for slow release by fabric disturbance upon body contact; dedicated (re-) charge apparatus allows replenishment of micro-capsules into fabric pores from a reservoir solution of micro-capsules in suspension.
Patent GB-2343705-A (GB)
Title: Holder for portable apparatus
Inventor: KAMIYA SHINICHI
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1999-07-07
Abstract: A holder for a pager, handy phone or similar portable apparatus includes a body for removably receiving the apparatus and a clip removably mounted to the body. A guide is formed on one surface of the body and includes a pair of parallel rails. An engaging portion is included in the clip and includes a pair of ridges slidingly engageable with the rails. A locking device is provided on the guide and engaging portion for selectively locking or unlocking them to or from each other. The locking device is implemented by a recess and a lug respectively positioned between one of the rails and ridges and between the other of the rails and ridges. A slit surrounds the lug while the lug is connected to one side of the wall of the slit and elastically deformable toward and away from the recess. The recess and lug mate with each other when the engaging portion is slid into the guide.
Patent GB-2354379-A (GB)
Title: Non-interruptible power supply
Inventor: BESTWICK GRAHAM SPENCER
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 1999-09-14
Abstract: A non-interruptible power supply is disclosed having a cabinet 10 containing an AC to DC converter 6 providing a DC output to an input of a DC to AC inverter 8 for converting DC to AC, and a battery 4 floating across the converter output/inverter input. The cabinet has a door 12 in which is mounted an air conditioning unit 14, having an internal inlet for air from the cabinet and an internal outlet for cooled air to the cabinet. A seal 24 separates the internal inlet and internal outlet so that air emitted from the outlet can return to the inlet substantially only by circulating round the battery. Compared with the conventional arrangement where no seal is provided, the efficiency of cooling the battery is improved so that a lower rated air conditioning unit can be used lowering the cost.
Patent GB-2355349-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for controlling the brightness of one or more discharge lamps
Inventor: GREEN IAN MCDONALD
IPC: H05B41/392
Filed: 1999-10-15
Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the brightness of discharge lamps driven by an ac current source comprises a transformer and rectifier 6 for converting act into dc. The voltage across resistor 10 is directly proportioned to the dc supply current and is used by lamp circuit 5 to control the lamp brightness. This ensures that the circuit impedance and light output for the discharge lamp is similar to that of an incondescent lamp brightness control circuit. DC voltage is supported to lamp circuit 5 by means of a negative feedback loop having an amplifier and transistor (see fig.4). If it is required to signal lamp failure, the base current to the transistor can be cut off e.g by a switch connected between the base and emitter.
Patent GB-191420537-A (GB)
IPC: B64C3/56
Abstract: 20,537. Short, H. L., Short, A. E., and Short, H. O. Oct. 5. Bayonet-joint fastenings.-The sections of the spar of a folding wing of an aeroplane are secured by a bayonet-joint in which the pin 4, Fig. 6, secured to one section, is formed with radial projections 5 which enter corresponding slots 9, Fig. 5, in a sleeve 7 screwed into the other section 6. The sleeve is formed with an annular recess 10 so that, on the rotation of the sleeve by the lever 8, the sections are locked together. The coacting side faces of the projections and the recess may be inclined so that the parts are drawn tightly together. The handlever is provided with a locking-pin. The sleeve may be made to embrace the section 6 and is formed in this case with a flange 12, Fig. 8, slotted for the passage of the projections 5. In another form, the pin 4, Fig. 9, is formed with a screw-thread cut longitudinally so as to leave a group of radial projections 5 which enter slots in the threaded sleeve 7. The parts are locked by the rotation of the pin 4 to which the lever 8 is secured.
Patent HU-T61058-A (HU)
Title: Ballast-screening machine
Inventor: THEURER JOSEF
IPC: E01B27/06
Filed: 1992-02-11
Abstract: A cleaning machine (1) for continuous take-up and cleaning of the ballast bed of a track with a machine frame (3, 5), which is supported on rail bogies (2) and has a clearing chain (14) for taking up ballast and a sifting installation for ballast cleaning, with conveyor belts for ballast and waste transport and with a track lifting device (19), which can be displaced vertically and laterally by drives, for lifting the track. The track lifting device (19) is assigned a vibrator (21) for generating horizontal vibrations and vibrations running transversely to the longitudinal direction of the machine. 
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Patent HU-T68902-A (HU)
Title: Tile and finish, floor tiles for extremly high loading conditions
Inventor: KELLER MARTIN
IPC: E04F15/10
Filed: 1993-03-04
Abstract: The panels for coverings, in particular heavy duty floor coverings, have a use surface (4) and a bearing surface (6) and border regions with integral connecting members for connecting the panel to further panels. Each border region is designed as a flange-like projection (18, 12, 14). One surface of the projection forms a part either of the use surface (4) or of the bearing surface (6). The projections are intended to engage over or under corresponding projections of further panels. Each use-surface-side projection (18) is intended to be supported on the corresponding bearing-side projection of the further panels. Each projection (18, 12, 14) has guide members (17) on its surface (16) which is located essentially opposite the use surface (4) or the bearing surface (6). These guide members are intended to guide the panel (2), such that its edges are parallel, on corresponding guide members of the further panels. <IMAGE>
Patent HU-T74075-A (HU)
Title: New erythromycin derivatives, pharmaceutical compns. contg. them and process for preparing the said compds
Inventor: AGOURIDAS CONSTANTIN
IPC: A61K31/70
Filed: 1995-12-08
Abstract: Erythromycin derivs. of formula (I) and their acid addn. salts are new. In (I), Q is a gp. of formula (i); R and R1 are OH or 2-20C O-acyl; R2 is H or CH3; R3 is either (CH2)mR4, (CH2)n-C(A)=C(B)-(CH2)pR4 or -N-(CH2)qR4; m is 1-6; n, p and q are 0-6; A and B are H, halo or 1-8C alkyl, or A+B+C atoms to which they are bonded form a triple bond; and R4 is mono- or poly-heterocyclic radical (opt. substd.).